Don't Think Twice - Billy Strings

Bob Dylan cover
Video by Jesse Faatz
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[@robertm346]

I’m 214-years-old and think this rendition is phenomenal.

[@tamarajans]

LOL. 😊 He is AMAZING! 🤩

[@terryre.e.d]

me too!

[@Quistophaaa]

Of course, when you were young there weren't even any Martins out

[@paullevine1813]

Hey, congratulations on making it this far & to another 214 years best of luck !!!!!

[@jeremyscharnell8173]

Don't forget to catch your space ship 😂

[@Damien-ms2ux]

When billy is sitting on an old couch with a shitty wall behind him you know its gonna be fire

[@granite793]

Such an underrated comment

[@Wreck-it_Ralph]

Truth

[@growmiezhomiez8760]

When billy DOES ANYTHING, you know it’s gonna be FIRE...

[@Justbase]

had the same thought.

[@manoblancos]

hey, what did that wall ever to do you

[@JoshOSU73]

Im 66 million years old and visited Earth from planet Zargnon. This is the most beautiful music I've ever heard.

[@TheSeawolf277]

Billy strings is both the best flat picker and finger picker ive ever seen or heard, this dudes an actual prodigy

[@elliottt1485]

there is a lot of greats out there better, but his talent of bringing it back and popularizing the bs is unmatched. His song writing is why he's him

[@FSeanConroy]

Such a fan of Billy Strings; but let's not forget Doc Watson and his great style- he had covered Don't Think Twice many times with his son Merle as well- all great pickers!

[@ButterBallTheOpossum]

Tommy Emanuel is better imo. Both brilliant though

[@rotory2002]

The only person that I would ever consider to be as good as Billy is Roy Clark ❤

[@jayzhou104]

Molly Tuttle is up there as well

[@barryefflandt6896]

I can’t even play the radio as well as he can play guitar.

[@KrazyWorldWars]

😂😂😂

[@piggyroo100]

I can’t even pick my nose as well as he can pick those strings.

[@Mr22thou]

Maybe if you practiced more?

[@piggyroo100]

Not possible

[@ronaldulip9470]

Same

[@BigSamSnaps]

My dad sent me this video two weeks ago before he passed away, was one of his favourite songs. Thank you for giving him that enjoyment 🖤

[@jefferyraines2239]

Yo my dad past last month and not sure if he knew this song but ik if I would have showed him he would have loved just based on how great he is on the guitar sry for ur loss ik it's hard I am still devastated man wish u nothing but the best

[@BigSamSnaps]

@@jefferyraines2239 big love brother, hope you’re holding up okay 🖤

[@jefferyraines2239]

@Billy Strings official Spartanburg SC

[@jefferyraines2239]

@Billy Strings official also thank u man

[@jefferyraines2239]

@@BigSamSnaps thank u man you as well

[@Bephlat-]

Billy you are a god among men.

[@gordonsellenartist174]

Somewhere Dylan is Smiling a Big Smile.😁

[@curtis_lowe1155]

We pick the wrong people to be famous

[@Tonetwisters]

That's because the wrong people are doing the picking ...

[@ericb6048]

nah, it's because..sadly most people are too dumb to listen to music that doesn't make them feel sad or gangster. AKA: People use music as a life shaper instead of appreciating music simply for it being music. ..as we know..We can't fix stupid.

[@dannystacy9824]

best comment i ever read anywhere

[@walden1618]

Tänk om Christelle Berthon på muspel varit med..

[@RR-xf9th]

HAHA WAP IS A GUDD SONG HAHA

[@countryboy4542]

I'm 70 years old and I think this is the finest rendition of that song I've ever heard.

[@TheeDavidDee]

Can you hear Doc Watson in his guitar picking? It hit me like a brick

[@ryanh7360]

Yes… yes I can!! Doc is the most underrated and least known picker of all time PERIOD! God bless him and the rest of his clan. Most people have no idea what they did to influence multiple generations of musicians.

[@TheeDavidDee]

@@ryanh7360 glad someone else hears it too. RIP Doc, we miss you

[@thedudegrowsfood284]

@@TheeDavidDee I miss Doc Watson somethin fierce.

[@TheeDavidDee]

@@thedudegrowsfood284 Grateful we had him for as long as we did though. He blessed us all

[@craigjackson5903]

This is coming from a 62 year old Musician . The Only thing more Pure than this Man's Guitar Picking and his Pure Voice , is his Pure Soul that he wears on his sleeve . This is Absolutely Gorgeous , Bravo Billy Strings 🙏🙏🙏😎😎😎💖💖💖

[@d.riprock1546]

I couldn't agree with you more but I wish I could.

[@is-ness]

I’m 55

[@craigjackson5903]

@@is-ness You are a Youngster 😁😁😁😁

[@Harry1s]

i totally agree!!

[@Kellog888]

This being right under a comment making fun of the type of person who would say somthing like this is just poetry

[@iSharpen]

Young people doing extraordinary things strips all our excuses.

[@ronaldulip9470]

Started as a random video Dust in a baggy. Been hooked since . And Billy isn’t too bad either

[@greatvaluecorndog]

┬┴┬┴┤ ͜ʖ ͡°) ├┬┴┬┴

[@1510critter]

Lol. Me too

[@tomtom794]

Solid comment 😂

[@ngirard85]

Same here man lol

[@medichillxtx9752]

Ronald Ulip , Yep, exact same story for me.

[@tirepunk7367]

I love how there is no glamorizing his image like Nashville would want to do. No cowboy hat , tight pants, make-up, etc....just raw talent. Those "Country Music Stars" can't hold a candle to Billy.

[@1001casey]

talent and 1000's of hours of practice. And a father who taught him a lot.

[@Navanty]

I thought he looked better clean cut myself. He's too talented to pull off the hippie look in my opinion.

[@scotcherton]

More so than talent, which isn't raw, but refined by honing his skill built by may, many years of work and practice.

[@ElectricHead86]

Preach, brother. People say country music is dead, that couldn't be further from the truth. In fact, I would consider the last 3-5 years a rebirth of sorts. There's several names that come to mind that are picking up where the outlaws left off in their prime. This fella here, Sturgill Simpson, Tyler Childers, Hank III and Whitey Morgan absolutely outstanding. This is a second Golden Age of country music, something amazing, but if people are looking for it on "Country" radio then they are gonna miss it.

[@markgrant1508]

I'm an old Metalhead and I'm so totally impressed and proud to say a Huge Fan. I grew up in NC in between Doc Watson and Earl Scruggs that was some of my earliest memories. When I got older became a lead screamer in a Metal Band for many years. Enough about me this is about Billy Strings. This young man is the total package, Singer, Songwriter, Performer, a Future Legend. A talent like this comes along very seldom. We are witnessing History in the making.

[@OGBobbyBracketz]

Every time I come back to this, I end up getting the same damn goosebumps every time. The boy is anointed by whichever gods handle pickin'.

[@jamesmarris5498]

Very well put, my friend

[@DontLetTheOldManIn]

Like 20 so far, for me. Just so pure, fantastic and beautiful.

[@stomper2582]

Bob Dylan would be proud. Hell he probably is.

[@bbmade]

I love when you see someone doing exactly what they were put on this earth to do.

[@CrystalTwinStar]

Yes!!!!!

[@eazymunee]

Right?.?

[@jeffballentine3951]

Best comment I've seen yet on this young man! He is absolutely fulfilling his purpose and leaving laughter, tears and thoughtful reflection in his wake. Coach Jim Valvano said if you can think a little, laugh and cry some you've lived a full day. Yep, you hit the nail on the head! Thanks!

[@buckshooter4328]

Exactly! Those are the words I was looking for !!

[@tomo-thebear3891]

That is the most honest statement I have ever read on KZbin. Thank you

[@barristanselmy2758]

Every 30 years or so one comes along. He's one of them. You can pick for 50 years and still not be as clean as this guy. This guys so clean he should have his own Bleach brand.

[@litedawg]

I saw Warren Haynes for the first time in 1989 and Billy Strings is the only new player Ive seen that can match his raw talent. Its really rare for guys this good to come around but thank goodness he did.

[@austinpat2570]

Not exactly the same but have y’all heard colter wall? His music is the embodiment of the west that’s died

[@Unkl_Bob]

@@austinpat2570 link ??

[@austinpat2570]

@@Unkl_Bob m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/ap2XmJeehdabaac

[@austinpat2570]

@@Unkl_Bob he’s an amazing artist

[@Kamrynpower]

Happy That Billy's Mom survived giving birth to her Son and his guitar. True genius right there!

[@RC60669]

Love That! ❤👍🤙🙏

[@Me-uv6kc]

yeah giving birth to her son went pretty well, but giving birth to the guitar was quite difficult

[@tonya5468]

I hope your talent shines for a hundred years more, Billy Strings - the world needs your light!

[@DrDaddy-yg2ki]

Why this isnt on every country station in the nation is beyond me? This is pure talent

[@DMBVR4]

Its not played because its pure talent, not simple pandering.

[@TheTreedodger]

Because it's not country. Remember folk music?

[@DrDaddy-yg2ki]

@@TheTreedodger if you want to get technical whats played on country stations could 90% be categorized as pop, not country. This "Folk music" is more country than alot of what Im hearing today.

[@davidknox4451]

Because it's obviously not country. You can tell because he is not wearing skinny jeans and has no man bun.

[@DrDaddy-yg2ki]

@@davidknox4451 you get it

[@nkyryry]

Fuck he’s just cruising through that song. Eyes closed just flowing. He’s completely mastered the acoustic guitar. It’s beautiful to see how effortlessly he can play.

[@mragunathan1627]

His guitar has always been phenomenal, his singing just needed to catch up a little bit, it so did here. Ive played this video about 10 times on repeat, absolutely love this cover.

[@lmf8-575]

TouchéPadre I know

[@maxclevenger6421]

@M Ragunathan his vocals are evolving... he is an absolute guitar prodigy!

[@richman117]

Completely mastered finger picking, it’s insane. glad I randomly stubbled on this

[@b.r.a.a.d6870]

😎🌵AWESOME BILLY!!😎🌵🤠

[@cliffjenkins6419]

Been playing this song for thirty years,never realised it could sound so fine.

[@thegroovetube2316]

Pure MAGIC! My eyes are watering with emotion after such an aural treat and witnessing the facial expressions from the wonderful musician singing one of my all time favourite songs. I am 70 years old, a bass player, still gigging in a great five piece band 80s tribute band, and also playing with some great and seasoned blues players in Dublin, Ireland, it is a sheer delight to have heard this brilliant rendition of that great song.

[@DontLetTheOldManIn]

I’ve probably watched this 25x and it gets me every single time.

[@petehicks4866]

Got to feel bad for his Mom giving birth to him. Getting him and that guitar out of the birth canal was tough.

[@xiTom1876]

👏 👏 👏

[@devilsoffspring5519]

Maybe it's not so bad if he remembers to clip the loose ends off the strings first :)

[@jordancooper8248]

Very good Pete

[@dlp2006]

very good

[@joewilson5635]

Fn funny

[@570pyro4]

Every once in a while there's always that guitarist that's like nobody else. He's that guy.

[@jamesewanchook2276]

he's like everybody else wants to be... but a lot more fluent.

[@rileymcintosh3098]

Him and Marcus king the two new legends

[@jcmick8430]

Has he played with tommy Emmanuel?

[@robertcronin6603]

That's true... guitar heroes are becoming a thing of the past.

[@TadhgcDoran]

Whilst singing a cover :p love billy

[@ChadCBurch]

This is the best cover of any song I’ve ever heard. Billy Strings is an absolute legend.

[@Shortticus]

❤

[@jddnph1837]

@@ztcr6nothing wrong with using a capo, all that matters is the music

[@jayzhou104]

Better than the original and any other cover of this song

[@jacobzimmerman3492]

@@jayzhou104 Have u heard ramblin jack elliot

[@wesweldon8350]

He’s got way better ones to be honest

[@pearlsbeforeswine60]

Such clear precision and skill. I've been playing finger style for over fifty years.but some people are just beyond gifted. Lovely ,lovely rendition.

[@onegoodjoe]

It's literally in his blood

[@jonde4445]

Gifted guitarists don’t need a capo

[@crocodilegrundee4514]

@@jonde4445 Okie dokie troll!

[@terribleTed-ln6cm]

My guitar just told me she's leaving me for Billy.........I guess I can't blame her. She says she wants to be played by a real man with real talent.....it hurt to hear her say that.

[@SwordPlay1]

Dont think twice it's alright.

[@ptuffgong8504]

@@SwordPlay1 Best response ever.

[@jimmccall2689]

As long as your mom doesn't tell you that...

[@georgeedward9357]

When you comin to Los Angeles?

[@bigsilverbear4187]

You could always do like I did and try the kazoo.

[@PBANDJ668]

Some people play guitar, Some play guitar and sing, I don’t even know how to describe what this guy is doing. This man is next level.

[@mauiwowie2532]

Its called making the guitar sing. He isn't playing guitar and singing. He is duetting with his guitar.

[@GamewthGaim]

Mario when he gets the rainbow star, but all the time.

[@Mightiflier]

So is his daddy.

[@Mightiflier]

@@mauiwowie2532 pretty good comment, A+.

[@jeffwilliams8074]

It is just part of his soul and keeps pouring out.

[@waywest8138]

A lot of Dylan covers don’t get back to the roots of the song. Think Bob would love this version and smile.

[@citysmall3427]

With respect, Bob, this is how the song was meant to be played.

[@wesweldon8350]

Bobs a writer he’s ok with it

[@ianfenwick5189]

What people ignore is just how good his voice is. Billy Strings: the complete package.

[@Charlie-fx9dp]

Yes, a true artist.... From France.

[@jameshughes455]

AGREE 100%!!!!

[@blameks9136]

I’m a hip hop type of guy but I just discovered Billy Strings recently and I’m honestly amazed at his voice and guitar skills 👌🏻

[@jessallen331]

Watch his old videos . His voice has improved a lot

[@brandall101]

His voice is freakishly good, I really think it's right there with his playing.

[@BeingJessieK]

Every teacher ever: What do you want to be when you grow up? Me in my 30’s: Billy Strings’ guitar

[@kennethgibson1092]

LOLOLOLOL

[@kevinpotter1039]

That's hilarious!

[@KatalaniaSol]

This SENT ME

[@mattberg7123]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ringsofsaturnn6153]

Funny.

[@Nephrak]

I'm 300 million years old and I think this rendition is just fine.

[@johntough7936]

Why are floods of tears coming from my eyes!

[@craigjackson5903]

It's probably the onions , same thing happened to me 😁😁😁

[@RustyCyler]

Take a good look people. We're witnessing a legend in the making with this young man. Puts a tear in my eye.

[@anafisadarvocetti-rosentha8823]

Strait up

[@justinburnes1265]

Same

[@larryhuff2811]

Amen

[@pubg_gamer6994]

haha hell yeah daddy! love the profile pic squidbillys

[@BlacksburgEV]

Hopefully he doesn't try Heroin..

[@jeddyhi]

Billy feels what he is playing and singing. Eyes closed and just lost in it. That is greatness.

[@spaceghost8995]

He is the opposite of lost in it. Music is all about math. You gotta count.

[@verfassungspatriot]

@@spaceghost8995 lost in counting, dude

[@chrishavener2566]

Does math make his fingers hit the right note at speed Space Ghost?

[@michaelvollmer9491]

Couldn^t say it in better words!!!!

[@adamr9215]

Space Ghost Only if you suck and have no soul. Billy has true soul and can play no matter what. Ever seen Jerry Reed back in the day? Back when he was so doped up on qualudes, you could watch him stumble up to the mic, but when he started playing, all that bs stopped. His soul took over and made the true magic. I see Billy doing the same thing. Just a tortured soul looking for its outlet, and he found it with a guitar.

[@jimcarnall577]

The guitar is extraordinary. But of this world. The vocal is brilliant. The two of them done at the same time is from some other planet. Incredible.

[@BradleyCarls]

Billy is us folk fans messiah. He lets me know, true music like this will never die

[@markgordon6544]

I've been playing guitar for 45 years and this is the finest Travis picking I've ever heard, especially on my favorite song of all time.

[@jhonmenrollo1033]

And singing at the same time is insane.

[@jasperperry6751]

@@obuddahee8787 Travis picking is where the thumb is alternating picking between two bass notes, and the other fingers pick higher strings on the off beat. As Mark said, this is an exceptional example

[@luckymurphy5]

@@jasperperry6751 he makes it sound effortless. I saw him live here in Houston earlier this year. one of the best performances I've ever seen.

[@HeckYesHeIsUnbanned]

There's nothing this kid can't do on a guitar. He's a real artist.

[@HeckYesHeIsUnbanned]

@@obuddahee8787 it was pioneered by one of the greats, Mearl Travis. Billy ALMOST does it better lol.

[@dsmalf]

Billy is literally what every guitar player strives to be. Dude is damn near perfect

[@canadianroot]

Beautiful voice, to boot.

[@chrissylynnfalkner3245]

Best comment could not of said it better

[@canadianroot]

@@chrissylynnfalkner3245 have

[@PETRAMOTION]

HARD FREAKING AGREE

[@vern.36]

Near ? 😂

[@mikeflood2588]

Beauty in a nutshell. This kid is a green beret of culture and surviving the American dream. Gold light to you Billy.

[@jonmoreno9703]

I truly wish this man a long and prosperous career, it would be nice to continue listening to Billy for the rest of my days.

[@1Ginger09]

Billy Strings is getting me through this pandemic.

[@mattplyler12]

Man y’all are like 3 years late to the party. This man has been the best for a couple years now. Keep up bandwagon!

[@Holio88]

@@mattplyler12 chill man. We found em that's all that matters

[@mattplyler12]

5,000 Subscribers For First Video. I know I know. Enjoy him my friend!

[@coltonpenn]

Same

[@Lukemooredrums]

Turd Ferguson totally fucking agree, however it’s still helping.

[@user-qn9wc2vk4l]

This guy is living proof that record companies don’t give a damn about true talent. Why is this guy not famous? Amazing.

[@garywhitt98]

You are so right. Tommy Emmanuel, Richard Smith, Shawn Lane, Michael Cleveland, Molly Tuttle, Declan O'Rourke, Paco de Lucia, Darrell Scott, etc., etc. The list goes on for miles. You've heard of them because talent matters to you. You can recognize it. The next time you are watching people around music, look at them. They don't usually care so much about music or talent. They have to be told who is good and who is not. If you haven't seen it, the video of the greatest classical violinist in the world, Josh Bell, playing in a Washington D.C. subway proves my point, kzbin.info/www/bejne/govIhI18jqiBiNk .

[@randallwallace6471]

Another thing about Billy is his approach to his popularity explosion. He's still the same Billy. No fronts no b.s he's an artist and music needed the artist back in it.

[@dakotahraine9412]

He is getting famous he’s starting to headline huge festivals. Sells out ever show with a quickness

[@Cognitoman]

its not about how good or not good he is... its about the market...theres not much of market for this type of music unless it becomes a "fade" . Not saying its right but its the truth. With that being said I'M sure he does good for himself by playing, but hes not gonna make as much as much as Katie parry.

[@garywhitt98]

@Ksee Yes, “fad” and “Perry”.

[@gerardmallon6927]

I reserve my comments for things that genuinely move me. That was incredible. Excellent performance 👏

[@Mr.Lot80]

Stars aligned for this one

[@richardmindemann6935]

Not just an ace flat picker. I've been playing this song for 50 years. I'd have to say my version pales. There is just no substitute for talent. For guys like me that is a bitter pill. But, I'm just glad there are people in this world that are this good at what they do.

[@BeatlesCentricUniverse]

Richard, I've been playing for 50 years too, and yes, millions of teenagers are way better than me, and I'm ok with that!

[@haroldroberts5250]

Great observation, Richard. It’s love of playing that keeps us going despite knowing we’ll never get to this level.

[@njgl2010]

Been playing 30 yrs myself and I'm just glad I'm alive at the same time as this kinda talent so I can enjoy it!

[@brendan8363]

That’s a wise and kind thing to say. I’m glad that there are people that mature and reflective in the world.

[@terrygreenhagen8784]

I know .I myself has been. Playing it since I first saw doc and merle in the early 80's. Hard work and persistence are still no match for talent ...I've worked very hard to sound mediocre in my opinion

[@geraldlowe2652]

I am so lucky to be alive when Roy Clark, Chet Atkins, Doc Watson, Glenn Campbell, Jerry Reid, Jimi Hendrix were on this earth. And now this guy. He is all the previous rolled into one. Unbelievable talent.

[@leftfactor]

Funny (or maybe not) that you should mention Doc Watson. That was Billy's hero and primary inspiration. One of his others (not mentioned) is Jerry Garcia. Hence, his covers of a number of Jerry's tunes.

[@raymondwilliams4346]

Let’s not forget Tommy Emmanuel in that list!

[@Friendlycodm]

@Adrian T hendrix was honestly trash if ya ask me

[@veco5731]

Hendrix was not as technically good as the chicken pickers. Although I do enjoy his great heavy electric blues solos

[@craenor]

I'll personally always add SRV to that list, but I feel much the same way.

[@andybiedermann2640]

Holy crap, that's awesome

[@mattmiller5780]

I’ve heard many renditions of this Dylan tune but this one is just off the charts. I’ve played guitar for 44 years and have listened to many great finger pickers… it doesn’t get any cleaner and better sounding than Billy’s.

[@garrettadkins2545]

Damn Billy. When I think you can’t get any cooler, you hit us with this one.

[@jsnmart97]

Garrett Adkins no joke !

[@KrazyWorldWars]

Fr

[@kirkhope0205]

Long as you know he’s covering bob dylan, amazingly I’ll add. If you haven’t heard the original, I highly recommend. I do love the pickin style billy added

[@jsnmart97]

Kirk Hope I mean it’s not really necessary to explain to us that he’s covering Bob Dylan I think we get it.. can’t we just give him praise for being a rad musician no matter what song he’s singing or covering

[@garrettadkins2545]

Kirk Hope very big bob dylan fan and know he is covering him 🔥

[@leighmurphy7805]

Been playing for 20 years, recently got into bluegrass because of this fine musician. Replicating his work is HARD, I mean really...really...hard. So I am in awe of his talent. I will listen to his music for the rest of my life. But the kicker is I’m English, so I never grew up with this style of music. Great work Young man.

[@softailspringer9915]

Couldn’t agree more. This young man has absorbed so much tradition and put his own interpretation upon that. He is a rare talent

[@leighmurphy7805]

And he is so humble, from playing with a dedicated father and sitting on a couch with his mates jamming. Just a regular chap with huge potential

[@WriterMikeMonson]

Bluegrass music is Scot/Irish/English folk music.

[@mma1st105]

It's funny because I live in southern Pennsylvania and playing all the great British rock music and you live there playing bluegrass. The world is getting smaller.

[@intersweat]

Leigh Murphy John Martyn did a great cover of this about 40+ years ago and he was English. Have you listened to his version?

[@ryanharp9615]

I remember going to house parties in high school and billy would be playing in the garage the whole time! Some of the best times!

[@nowisthetime12]

how come I've never heard of this guy but I've heard lots about entertainers who don't have half this guy's talent.

[@devilsoffspring5519]

Probably because being a successful entertainer and being a great musician are two entirely different things

[@brucewilson1958]

He's really young..20? He played heavy metal through High School but got wrapped up in drugs and lost several close friends to them. So, he went back to his acoustic roots. He is beyond a good player..a genius..and players all over the world see it. He is gaining a massive following very quickly. Mainstream? No. He has turned down multiple record deals to do it his own way.

[@ciananmacreamoinn9253]

Probably because he plays bluegrass....its a niche that has some of the most amazing musicians you'll ever hear but it does seem to confine them to a niche. Billy does combine influences though. He's bloody amazing. There are good videos of bluegrass guutarists trying to watch his videos and walk you through what he's doing and the shocked expressions on their face as he cranks it up are priceless.

[@kob42141]

@@brucewilson1958 he’s 28

[@brucewilson1958]

@@kob42141 Thank you.

[@minwifeof4boys]

I have just listened to this like 100 times...

[@BobBelson]

Its a remake of another old ballad with different words and key but same chord progressions.

[@edwardrichard2561]

Check out Ramblin Jack Elliott's versions. Dylan gave him the song. kzbin.info/www/bejne/maPHXp2QptWGfs0

[@CrystalTwinStar]

I heard him today for the first time and listened to him most of the night

[@captrandycrpmarine6335]

108 here

[@captrandycrpmarine6335]

Crystal...did you listen to this venue before?

[@scottkeen1967]

Absolutely AWESOME!!!!!!!

[@JC-td4gg]

One thing says it all, He plays with all of his soul and truly loves what he is doing. What a gift!

[@kirkkster]

It is miraculous to see, in the ocean of mediocre and shitty music today, someone like Billy who is a true student of the guitar. His heart is about music, not ego and hubris. I love it.

[@KM-us1nc]

Ow. I cut myself on all the edges!

[@KM-us1nc]

@THIS EVIL WORLD IS IN YOUR HANDS EVERY DAY GOD SOMEONE HELP! THE EDGES! THEY'RE EVERYWHERE!!!

[@devilsoffspring5519]

In all fairness, some of the shit music today is rather good. Listen to 'Levitating' by Dua Lipa, it's *incredibly* good for a generic chick-pop song. Message In A Bottle, recorded by Taylor Swift, is very good too, it has a great melody.

[@lukehauser1182]

​@@devilsoffspring5519 Agreed re the songs - but I think the production of much pop today is way overdone, and won't age well - Billy, Molly Tuttle and friends record it straight up - the sound will age better

[@devilsoffspring5519]

@@lukehauser1182 Fair enough, but remember that for FM-radio-friendly pop music the heavily produced sound is a part of the musical style. This kind of stuff can work well with a more direct approach to recording, because the listener can focus on one guy with his guitar instead of being flooded with tons of reverb, Auto-Tune, synth drums & bass, all of the staples of normal popular music.

[@lincolndyer9837]

This is an incredible rendition, Billy. My mom is on hospice, and I play this for her nearly every night, she loves it very much. Onwards and upwards, homie, beautiful things lay ahead for you, your music has inspired and soothed many.

[@davewylie654]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@d2k979]

Billy was one of the last people my grandma heard on hospice as well, sending strength your way

[@matthewtayloryowieresearch1912]

Bless you & your loved dear family bra, Lincoln, my dad left us 10 years ago & I've never been the same but 'different'. It sucks, it hurts like hell, it's better when you feel their strength power & spirit - even long after they've gone - you know energy cannot be destroyed & we are made of energy. They do not die - they just move into the next phase - my dad's there now he was only 65 & fitter than me & my 4 younger brothers put together. He watches us always.👻 As do my granda & gran. 🫂 I've a B.Mus.Ed degree UNSW played guitar fingerpicking a dreadnaught Maton CW80/12 string, I was 9, haven't stopped killing guitars since 1979 I'm 52 & never get sick of Billy Strings. Even tho I don't know you I feel for you cos I know what it's like your horrible situation inevitable as it is sadly. Music people are the right kinda people, bra. You are NOT alone, Lincoln, neither will be your loved mom in a far far more powerful world than this gravity restricted rock!?. Peace, respect & be nice to people - even bastards who don't deserve it.🎸 Rock like the neighbours need to hear it & don't turn down 'til the pigs show up. 🤘Didyabringyabongalong Station, Kabi Kabi Country, QLD.

[@annawellman2529]

I've never heard this song played more perfectly

[@TheKkmartin]

God Bless Billy! Just when I was about to lose all faith in today's crop of musicians (and I use that term loosely) along comes young Mr Strings!

[@brucemoore3382]

This is exactly what “Being ONE with the GUITAR” must be like!

[@rugbyslug]

As if Billy wasn't already a talented enough guitar genius ... now his voice is becoming positively Prine-like, in an authentic way. Yeah man. Looking forward to watching this young dude make music for a long, long time!!

[@spaceghost8995]

Luckily his voice is NOTHING at all like Prine.

[@TheSplitlip]

@@spaceghost8995 It has the influence of Prine, not the sound of Prine, thankfully

[@matthewparsons9764]

Great to see John mentioned here, one of the artists Bob Dylan so greatly admires & looks up to.

[@shanedudley8973]

Bob Dylan definitely loves this. I can guarantee this. Such an honor, such a great tune.

[@bajorekjon]

Next to All Along the Watchtower, this is probably the best Bob Dylan cover I've ever heard. He has a soulful voice and impressive picking

[@cr3111mtman]

Some of your best stuff is you alone just singing and picking..love this !!!!

[@angelovanoeveren7936]

@@pistolschlapper plus 1

[@cliffstates63]

Tennessee Stud

[@charlesbrown8555]

Watching his picking fingers is just like watching a spider spinning a web.... perfect coordination with no real effort. And the outcome is beautiful.

[@trjb1767]

Excellent metaphor!

[@MrBixsonic]

Agree. His right hand is ridiculous...people always talk about God given talent, completely dismisses the thousands of hours of sweat...

[@bluegrooveracing]

Billy plays so beautifully and shares in depth music history in his shows. This is natural for him. He just threw down the best cover ever of any Bob Dylan tune.

[@mountaintyme2000]

He threw this cover down through the eyes of Peter, Paul and Mary.

[@williammckeon6521]

It's up there with the Grateful Dead covers and that is a high bar.

[@nickmcswain7487]

Sometimes the worst things that happen to you produce the best change

[@williamtruscott9656]

My cousin and I were supposed to see Billy last Summer but thanks to Covid we couldn’t. He passed last night after a short illness and listening to this song felt like a message from him. Thanks

[@benno19891]

God bless you

[@robbikarboski6266]

Peace be with you,you will see your cousin again,I keep faith and hope to see my loved ones again.Music is magic,so healing.

[@mistermagoo776]

The sound of someone’s soul pouring through their fingertips effortlessly.. Good work sir!

[@teauraki]

Such a privilege absolutely awesome can't believe people don't know what talent truly is! And I just accidentally clicked on the link and wow. Great description

[@doubtfiredog]

Billy, you are a breath of fresh air in this old, dusty world.

[@TheZriderz]

Used to think there was no good music released anymore. Billy and the string revolution has changed my mind.

[@raylehotsky1881]

This guy might be the best flat picker in the world. Had no idea he could finger pick like that.

[@spaceghost8995]

What is flat picking?

[@GroovesAndLands]

@@spaceghost8995 It's when you are using a regular pick, but picking out individual notes on individual strings - as opposes to strumming the pick across multiple (or all) strings. Flat picking is much more difficult because you need to be really accurate where the pick goes, and of course, for economy of motion, you'll be picking some notes with an upward attack, and others with a downward attack.

[@user-qt5eh9wb7g]

He's definitely working his way up, but there's some amazing relatively unknown pickers too. There's some nice compilation vids on KZbin, check um out...

[@cody8804]

McGunther flat picking IS just using a regular pick. You really only hear the term “flat picking” used by old time country musicians because fingerpicking is more popular. Flat picking more or less means using a pick to play what would normally be a finger picking type country style. It’s somewhat of a hipster terminology. It would be a lot more normal to just say “using a pick”

[@warrenlanza]

This is finger picking with a thumb pick.

[@ryanhill8272]

This dude is hands down one of the best artists of any genre ive ever heard in my life.... Holy shit... Mind blown....

[@skatetodeath666]

yes. It seems he has contact with something out there beyond his own mind.

[@kmhawk23]

He is a generational talent. We are lucky indeed. He seems like he has it together too. If he keeps it between the lines and stays on these bangers hes been making, he will very quickly become a legend.

[@bassrun101]

@@kmhawk23 Check out the pairing of Billy and Marcus King on I'm A Lonesome Fugitive or Summertime. Then Marcus King doing his version of Swingin' Doors and then tell me you can pick a favorite.

[@pascalrouen]

Billy Strings, Marcus King, Colter Wall - three generational talents we are grateful to witness alive today.

[@roncovegamatic9437]

This is natural God given talent. Pure and simple, like a river flowing. That is how he plays.

[@Anne6621]

this is what happens when the stars all align , this young man i wish him a life time of healthy arthritis free fingers , being a musician is a gift and a curse , the curse is when you end up old like me and the fingers no long want to work and your heart is still young

[@MachinedInWood]

Yes, the guitar… of course…. But the vocal is PERFECT. The guy sings as well as he plays.

[@BigDuttyDeezeHD]

How have I only just discovered this guy in 2020, such a huge talent.

[@highniijii]

Caveman Dan Same, and it’s even crazier he’s from my city. Me and my dad are mind blown

[@Charlie-fx9dp]

Me in 2019... But l'm in France....

[@micks9580]

I just said that myself.

[@coryCuc]

@@highniijii Welcome aboard!

[@blakelong1127]

Have you been living in a cave or something? Lol

[@rsu1064]

Thanks Billy, your music soothed my newborn son to sleep and helped him do the enormous shit he's been backing up for two days. No joke his eyes rolled back and he let rip when this song came on. That's one powerful guitar brother.

[@geabyrne]

@Billy Strings deeply!

[@doanst3r]

oh man, you found your kid's brown note. keep this in mind when you need to prank him in the future

[@jcmick8430]

Idk is that even a compliment 😆"your music helps me poop" 😂

[@kirbymccoy6665]

Kids, had a few.

[@dunnobagels]

Thank you to Ari's people for the weather and Ari for suggesting this man to his fans.

[@jimrebr]

His finger picking is impeccable, he has a great voice, surely he’ll reach the masses with his talent. I think he’ll be a big star, Americana is getting more and more popular with the young crowd. My son lives in a college just a half hour north of us & in September of this year, 2023, last month, our son invited us to a Townes Van Zandt tribute show at a heavy medal club, several different young musicians, all very good, played and sang, it was incredible!!❤

[@Tearloch]

I've been a Bob fan for 57 of my 70 years and You, son, just knocked it out of the park .. somewhere Bob is grinning.

[@jameswatts9618]

Heard 101 versions of this song, Billy's is the best I've ever heard 👌👍

[@brendahawkins3965]

It’s brilliant. My 17 year old grandson has made a cover of this would love to know what you think of it kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqSXmWOHa6yEfsk

[@Arkstromater]

This guitar part sounds better than the original

[@bmxmyth166]

Nick Drakes version is also incredible kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaLbnod_brqIodU

[@markbaker5599]

100%

[@MrMiss]

Fretkillr does a smashing version too 👍

[@lesterweinheimer665]

Billy could play better at 10 years old than most people ever will even with a lifetime of practice. Dad is pretty phenomenal too. The pair of them together sounds fantastic! I'm 72 the song makes me feel like I'm 18!

[@dbrutiger8232]

Fantastic

[@jwilko4070]

I have been a Dylan fan for 40 years and this is one of the best versions l have heard great job young man👍

[@SimpleManGuitars1973]

Check out the Clapton version from the early 90's in New York City. Unreal and smokin'! The audio doesn't even do it justice because the backup band was G.E. Smith and the SNL band and they were in a total state of disbelief watching him. It's a million degrees different than this but just shows how versatile Dylan's music is when in capable hands.

[@markbaker5599]

I didnt know it was a cover

[@jessemcmichael3799]

mark baker Doc Watson is the original artist

[@antonpersson1869]

Check out Post Malones cover from 2013

[@luthiermatt]

@@jessemcmichael3799 Nope. Bob Dylan.

[@Martin-nh1rz]

Does anybody know where to get Guitar Pro tab file? it would really help me master playing this piece

[@gased7317]

I bought it a week ago from this link, paidtabs.com/search/LR-T2qTLF6o if you don't have money to buy it I'll share it for free. email me

[@watchyoudie2834]

Gased anyway you could send it too me on like Instagram or something?

[@aiden4884]

@@watchyoudie2834 I'd love to have it too

[@Nepa_Ojtli]

Gased, I'd love to have it too as well :)

[@stanhicks7423]

try "ultimate guitar"

[@edwine.newman2137]

Someone asked me when I play guitar do I feel the music, look at Billy‘s face during his solos. Yes you feel the music ,you are part of the music. Billy has true talent. so refreshing.

[@simon3818]

Legit the coolest thing I’ve ever seen

[@dangerranger5731]

The fact he never even opened his eyes the whole time just proves how talented he really is!!! It just flows out of his soul ✊

[@GreedyCorpse]

well ofc because u just feel it..xD...gr8 1..

[@MMorgan834]

It may be a concentration thing. I keep my eyes closed when I play. If I see something that distracts me I’ll crash a song. I have the attention span of a ferret on Mountain Dew.

[@appalachianadventures9727]

It might be a nod to doc since he couldn't see the strings either

[@nopiaTV]

He does open his eyes here and there, you can see from the blinks. Does it matter? no.

[@mrranto5789]

im trying to learn to have my eyes open while i play and for me it is really hard, i am really trying so i can look at people when i perform but when i play music my eyes will not stay open somehow

[@ramirofolgueras622]

I wish everyone can understand how difficult is what he's doing. I've been playing guitar for almost 15 years, and I don't even dare to try to play this. The way he plays is absolutely incredible, and he can even sing over it. Cheers from Argentina

[@trippmiller6199]

100%

[@federicoperez4373]

me pasa lo mismo toco hace muchisimo tiempo tmb. un saludo hermano si tenes musica que hayas hecho pasame.

[@thisispork]

its crazy because you could make it sound about 90% as good by just grabbing the chords and faking through the strumming and picking. But to get every note perfect like that takes 90% of the work.

[@jds0912]

Same. As someone who can play the regular finger picking version by Dylan pretty well/fast I felt confident I could add a few of Billy's embellishments. I just tried that that first C > G > A with the cool melody he does... realized instantly how wrong I was! Should not have dared

[@GingerKC]

I bet you are an amazing guitarist Ramiro ! Love your words, and humble personality. I just know you're awesome

[@user-di4gr7du2w]

What an absolutely beautiful piece of music, truly beautiful

[@chisfuller9304]

Love the Billy comments man, everyone so wholesome

[@josh91935]

The hardest part about learning this guitar piece is forgetting every other version you have previously learned. This one is so intricate

[@sonbishop5007]

What do you mean? Most renditions, his included, have a similar picking pattern and are generally pretty quick to pick up on if you are into travis picking.

[@svicious0077]

And that is why those that are too much of a studious nature never truly achieve. The page doesn't paint the picture.

[@mr.yellowstrat3352]

@@sonbishop5007 Yeah I've known the progression for some years now and when I heard this I literally grabbed the guitar, threw a capo on and started ripping. Lol obviously not as smooth as ole Billy there, but nonetheless I can match the speed and copy a few of his embellishments. I'm sure if I sat down with it I could pick it apart entirely pretty easy. Like you said it depends on how much Travis picking experience you have. Similar patterns everywhere

[@mr.yellowstrat3352]

@@svicious0077 It's a balance. You could also say the artsy "just feel it" types always suck because they hardly study or learn new material. You can bet your ass Billy studied intensely. He's a true student of the instrument and that show anytime you see him talk about it

[@albertlankford4617]

I love this dude man he brings the old country and bluegrass

[@jordonwalsh1245]

Yup, his albums are great, and I hate pop country.

[@albertlankford4617]

@@jordonwalsh1245 same , man

[@flapjackson6077]

Albert Lankford Yep, you said it, brother! Billy Strings shows to the younger generation how cool Americana music really is. In addition to rock, heavy metal, and alt music, I spent years exposing my kids to folk, old country, and bluegrass. Now my 22 year old son sends me this vid to check out. And he’s got tickets to see Billy in pittsburgh in April. That’s satisfying.

[@albertlankford4617]

@@flapjackson6077 that's really cool man, he's going to a great show

[@lmAIone]

This randomly plays in my head when i wake up, thank you buddy

[@arkmay1]

Billy channelling Doc Watson, simply awesome!

[@DougalPE]

I've been playing that song for ten years in the Dylan finger-picking style, and I've got it down pretty good. But this. You really can't describe the degree of difficulty in what this young virtuoso is doing here. I've never heard anything like it. And so clean!!

[@tyw12]

He just travis picking chords really fast and added a little riff. This song is like 4 chords repeated its not that crazy at all.

[@hypnoraythompson5824]

@. Turnock Whats the betting we dont get to hear Tyler W do his version 🤥. Me personally thought it is one of the best and cleanest renditions that I personally have heard.🤟🏻

[@dpeatebc7265]

@@tyw12 The chords I see are C, C/g, Am, G, G7, F, D/f# and numerous hammer-ons, so I doubt your ability to count.

[@VincentDelmino]

Tyler W gotta say I agree with Tyler. I’m not very good and play this easily. The melody he does would take a few minutes to get down.. but if it sounds impressive I’m going to start playing it more lol

[@christipton7588]

@@tyw12 you going to post a videos of you playing it?